What if they say those damages were there before they moved in?

If RE investing is the main source of stress in your life, it may be time to set a new gameplan.Other stressors can arise, such as tenant issues, property damage from inclement weather, market cycles - decreasing rents and property values, etc.I don't know of anyone who has successfully invested in RE without experiencing stress and some point.

We had a ton of investors go to Philly because the taxes are low, the prices are good, but you do have to study the blocks and drive them.

The leak damaged the flooring and fixing the issue may result up to $10K in expenses.

I also discovered damage to the roof and had to replace that, plus I graded and graveled the driveway and parking area. $24,000 worth of improvements, $20,000 in lost rent. 

A misdemeanor may be sufficient to deny application if the conviction was recent and didn't involve a more serious crime, such as battery or intentional property damage.

What if the storm caused extensive damage?

Hi all,I had a tenant move out leaving over $5k in damages. 

They forced the back door open, (you could see the minor damage to the back door), then went inside to the front door, removed the entire door lock and went off to have a key made, then they reinstalled the front door lock.

Travel to get the feel Once done with 1 and 3,  fly out in the area and spend few days to drive around neighborhood and take notes per home/block/street on what I feel.